I think its one book that all sf afficionados should have. It is a story of the horror, the courage, and the aftermath of combat, and also of how strength of spirit can be the greatest armor of all. The actual book is not available on nook nor kindle. There is a good reason why john steakley s armor still, after all these years is a common sight on the shelves of your local bookstore.
Jan 02, 2019 the stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor. About john steakley john steakley was an american author best known for his science fiction writing. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The first, published in, was armor, and while taking clear inspiration. Jamie sawyer, author of the lazarus war series this is a serious book which shows the violence and brutality of war, the cynicism and hypocrisy with which it is waged, and the real and terrible fears of the combatants. Number 29 in my second history of science fiction, today were looking at book built like a tank. The military scifi classic of courage on a dangerous alien planet the planet is called banshee. Armor 1984 read online free book by john steakley in.
It reads like an oil painting with deep characters at the center of a blurry canvas, where chaos is a. Even before i finished armor by john steakley this morning, i began to laugh a maniacal laughter from the very depths of me. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakley s armor is a great book. I am pretty sure if this book was was written today that we would see multiple sequels to this as he definitely could have expounded on character stories that i would probably have enjoyed reading. The first edition of the novel was published in december 1984, and was written by john steakley.
Steakley also wrote four short science fiction and fantasy stories, including the bluenose limit. The two plot lines i remember is the one guy who was like a book live cross between zaphod beeblebroxjames digriz and the other was a guy who lived through absolute hell and could just keep going over and over. A friend recommended this book based on our similar tastes. Armor by john steakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The military scifi classic in a striking new package felix is an earth soldier, encased in special body armor designed to withstand earths most implacable enemya. Its friday and here is our discussion on armor duration. Later in his life, and this is treated as a twist in the book so this is. Buy the mass market paperback book armor by john steakley at indigo. John steakley wikipedia the official unofficial john steakley site john steakley armor. Upper lamp on lowest gain glowing down to white sheets and yellow hair and golden skinso much gold for so little skinand all of it, the gently rising flat tummy, the wide eyes closed or shielded or hidden, the positively dreamlike sweep of lines from throat to forehead and back again to the partial view of more yellow hair, but tufted, promising more hair and more gold. John steakley is best known for his science fiction writing. Dec, 2019 john steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
He published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 426 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Armor library edition by john steakley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Written by john steakley, audiobook narrated by tom weiner. I tried to access it, but the site no longer exists since he has unfortunately died. Praise for armor armor is a fascinating warstory, a unique take on the military sf genre well worth a read. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. John steakley has written four short stories, three films, and two novels, including vampires, which was the basis for a john carpenter film. Armor has been left in book form, which does not help its least developed portions. Asimov, bradbury, clarke, dick, heinlein and other sf books. Its a good thing ive read it as much as i have because on both copies the front 3 pages and last 2 are worn off. Voyathe book is gripping, forceful, and compelling.
John steakley was best known for his science fiction writing. I was always shocked with how great those books were he never. The main characters of this science fiction, fiction story are felix, jack crow. Would anyone happen to have saved the excerpt of armor ii that apparently used to be on john steakley s website. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor tor. When i was a kid, john steakley was an author i was immediately interested in for two reasons. This book is the story of felix an important individual who wants to forget his past and joins fleet to fight in the antwar. Armor book by john steakley 5 available editions alibris. Armor by john steakley, 9780886773687, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
This particular edition is in a audio cassette format. If starship troopers is world war ii, then armor could easily be vietnam, iraq or afghanistan. Mar 20, 2014 number 29 in my second history of science fiction, today were looking at book built like a tank. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. As i finished armor by john steakley this morning, i laughed from the depths of me. Body armor has been devised for the commando forces that are to be dropped on bansheethe. Armor quotes by john steakley goodreads share book. Well, what we ended up with was something much, much more. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This book reached out and sucked me in from chapter one. Besides being a writer, he has been a stockcar racer, a semipro football player, a private detective, an actor, and. John steakley 19512010 was an american author best known for his science fiction writing.
A good movie, or graphic novel could clean up some of these shortcoming, much like the forever war graphic novel did for the novel. John steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. The two plot lines i remember is the one guy who was like a book live cross between zaphod beeblebroxjames digriz and the other was a guy. Would anyone happen to have saved the excerpt of armor ii that apparently used to be on john steakleys website. Of course i was into the armor aspect of the book as i watched voltron and robotech. Armor by john steakley 1984, paperback for sale online ebay. Its a bit understandable in the case of felix since he has a secret that is revealed at the end of the book. John steakley books list of books by john steakley. John steakley, born 1951 in cleburne, texas was best known for his science fiction writing. When i found armor, i was initially skeptical that an unknown like john steakley could top the legend heinlein. Felix finds himself enlisted as a fleet scout on a planet called banshee to fight monstrous creatures known as ants.
Part 1 the storys divided into pieces and begins with felix. Felix finds himself enlisted as a fleet scout on a planet called. This book is going to join the ranks of the classics of science fiction. This study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of armor. There is a good reason why john steakleys armor still, after all these years is a common sight on the shelves of your local bookstore. Pdf armor book by john steakley free download 426 pages. The first, published in 1984, was armor, and while taking clear inspiration from robert heinleins starship troopers, it presupposed the space marine subgenre by a few years. The title of this book is armor library edition and it was written by john steakley. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service todays deals new releases customer service. Science fiction, or speculative fiction if you prefer. The book is divided into three parts, the first following felix and the second jack crow. John steakly captures the atmosphere of combat albeit in a science fiction genre better than anyone i know of.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Sequel to novel armor by john steakley science fiction. Heinleins starship troopers but concentrates more on the psychological effects of violence on human beings rather than on the political aspect of the military, which was the focus of heinleins novel. In interviews given at the time of publication, steakley is quoted as saying that he wrote the book to explore the combat elements of a starship trooperslike universe. This book is the story of felix an important individual who wants. It has some superficial similarities with robert a. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read armor. Armor by john steakley audio book simply audiobooks. The long rumored armor 2 had an excerpt posted on the officialunofficial john steakley website in november of 2004. This is a serious book which shows the violence and brutality of war, the cynicism and hypocrisy with.
July 26, 1951 november 27, 2010 was an american author, best known for his science fiction writing. Books by john steakley all formats kindle edition audible audiobook paperback audio cd sort by. Armor it is the story of felix, a man consumed by fear and hatred. Sad to say, whatever he had written is lost to the general public, at least until one of his books become a major blockbuster motion picture and demand sharply. John steakleys armor 1984, daw is regarded, in many ways, as a companion to heinleins starship troopers. The stark realities of john steakley s military sf novel armor. Armor by john steakley 1984, paperback for sale online. From what i know about steakley, he intended armor to be a starship troopers with better action scenes. He has published two novels, including his acclaimed military science fiction novel armor, as well as four short science fiction and fantasy stories. John steakleys armor, daw is regarded, in many ways, as a companion to heinleins starship troopers. He published the acclaimed novels armor and vampires, the latter of which was the basis for john carpenters film of the same name.
I asked him about a sequel or prequel and told him i had some ideas of my own i would share with him. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. The stark realities of john steakleys military sf novel armor. Heinleins starship troopers such as the military use of exoskeletons and insectlike alien enemies but concentrates more on the psychological effects of violence on human beings rather than on the political aspect of the military, which was the focus of heinleins novel. Armor, book by john steakley mass market paperback.
Sep 01, 2009 listen to armor audiobook by john steakley. John steakleys book, armor, is about the first interplanetary war. Im a big fan of armor and would be stoked if someone had saved it. Starship troopers is a good book, but steakleys armor is a great book. Armor is utterly modern and classical simultaneously.
Extremely descriptive book 19834 written on the battle armor and how it functions. John steakley, the author of armor and other excellent science fiction, has. Armor, by john steakley, depicts battles that engulf humanity in a wartorn future. Dec 11, 2015 john steakley only published two relatively obscure novels in his life. Hes on a military starship orbiting a hostile planet called banshee and about to be dropped into combat along with 10,000 fellow warriors.
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